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SwedenEscatawpa River near Wilmer water level
River gauge, Escatawpa River, Alabama, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 46.7 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Escatawpa River near Wilmer, where the gauge shows 7.98 ft.
It is 15.02 ft below the flood stage of 23.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 7.97 ft – 8.04 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 28.48 ftJune 21, 2026
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 23.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 28.00 ft
- Several parts of the park are under several feet of water.
- 23.00 ft
- Road to rv section of park begins to flood.
- 7.98 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28.48 ft | June 21, 2026 |
| 2 | 26.72 ft | September 1, 2021 |
| 3 | 25.62 ft | August 28, 2022 |
| 4 | 24.75 ft | September 20, 2021 |
| 5 | 24.75 ft | September 20, 2021 |
| 6 | 24.66 ft | June 2, 1959 |
| 7 | 24.00 ft | November 28, 1948 |
| 8 | 23.97 ft | June 22, 2021 |
| 9 | 23.56 ft | February 6, 2022 |
| 10 | 23.25 ft | April 14, 1955 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Escatawpa River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escatawpa River at I-10 near Orange GroveRiver gauge, Escatawpa River | 2.23 ft | Below flood stage | +0.21 ft | 28 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creek at County Road 63 near WilmerRiver gauge, Big Creek | 1.51 ft | Low | ±0 | 5.0 mi |
| Crooked Creek near FairviewRiver gauge, Crooked Creek | 0.50 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 8 mi |
| Hamilton Creek at Snow Road near SemmesRiver gauge, Hamilton Creek | 14.2 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Big Creek near Seven HillsRiver gauge, Big Creek | 6.70 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 15 mi |
| Chickasaw Creek near KushlaRiver gauge, Chickasaw Creek | 3.07 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 17 mi |
| Pascagoula River at MerrillRiver gauge, Pascagoula River | 2.05 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 20 mi |
| Bayou Sara at SaralandRiver gauge, Bayou Sara | 3.81 ft | Below flood stage | +0.64 ft | 21 mi |
| Chickasawhay River at LeakesvilleRiver gauge, Chickasawhay River | 7.17 ft | Very low | −0.03 ft | 21 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Escatawpa River near Wilmer?
The official flood stage is 23.00 ft. The level is currently 15.02 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Escatawpa River near Wilmer today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 05:00 AM CDT, the water level was 7.98 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Escatawpa River near Wilmer rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Escatawpa River near Wilmer normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Escatawpa River near Wilmer?
The highest level on record is 28.48 ft on June 21, 2026.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02479500(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.86241, -88.41779(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 7.98 ft | 2026-10-19 10:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 46.7 cfs | 2026-10-19 10:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Escatawpa River near Wilmer (usgs:02479500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alabama/escatawpa-river-near-wilmer
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer